[Report by ride leader Ben Salzberg via the Shift list. This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.]
The taco ride is a victim of its own success. A lot of people really love to ride their bikes and eat tacos, it seems. Over 100 this time!
We had 4 stops, which I called the week before to warn.
This Sunday is the North Portland edition of the City of Portland’s Sunday Parkways event.
Compared to last year, Sunday’s event will be much larger, with two loops and over 7 miles of closed streets and organizers tell us there are also a lot more bands, food vendors, and activities planned. Most of the action will be at the three parks along the route; Kenton, Arbor Lodge and Peninsula.
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The Oregonian reported earlier this week that Ben Ramsdell, the man who was seriously injured after being intentionally run down by Johnny Escwheiler on SE Clinton nearly two years ago, will receive a $100,000 from Eschweiler’s insurance company.
Escwheiler — who underwent a temporal lobotomy at age 25 — was found guilty except for insanity by a Multnomah County judge back in April.
The case has taken so long to resolve because Eschweiler has not cooperated with his own insurance company. Ramsdell’s Lawyer Mark Ginsberg told The Oregonian that:
“Johnny has refused to talk to his own insurance company the whole time… “They couldn’t do anything as long as he refused to cooperate.”
Year: 2008
Brand: schwin
Model: circuit
Color:BLACK/SLIVER
Size:LARGE
Serial: SNIDC08D00003
Stolen in VANOCUVER, WA 98663
Stolen:2009-06-18
Stolen From: DOWNTOWN VANCOUVER
Neighborhood: Arnada neighbordhood
Owner: marcus griffith
OwnerEmail: marcus.griffith@gmail.com
Reward: $250
Description: CELL: 360.773.1194
Topeak bike rack and basket, black wheel fenders, “Keep Vancouver Normal” sticker, “BTA Member sticker”
Police record with: Vancouver VPD
Police reference#: pending number
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
[This is part of our ongoing Pedalpalooza coverage. See all our reports and photos here.]
Last night, a hearty group of Portland bike fun elders headed north to Vancouver to bid aloha and pay respects to our fine friend Todd Boulanger. Todd was laid off by the City of Vancouver a few weeks ago after years of admirable service as a transportation planner (with an expertise in bikeway design).
A fitting send-off was in order. After all, Todd has almost single-handedly spread the idea of bike fun in Vancouver. With his help, that city has a fledgling movement of bike activism and a bike spirit that is just beginning to awaken.
Year: 97 or 98
Brand: Cannondale
Model: H400
Color:Black
Size:small – not sure exact size
Photo: http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/1762/dsc0041bikecrop1.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97211
Stolen:2009-06-16
Stolen From: NE 9th & Jarrett St.
Neighborhood: Alberta (Vernon/King)
Owner: Laurel Eddleman
OwnerEmail: eddlewoman@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: My bike is all black, grip shift, cushy seat. It had 2 fold-in black wire baskets attached at the back. Also had a bottle holder, air pump and spedometer/clock attached. Call me if you know anything! (479)283-6340
Police record with: Portland PD
Police reference#: 0954007
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
This week, the Community Cycling Center listed two amazing opportunities. If you want to work for one of the nation’s premier bike non-profits, this might be your lucky chance.
Check out more info here:
Brand: Trek
Model: 1100
Color:blue
Size:52cm
Photo: http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/2336/dsc05279r.jpg
Stolen in Portland, OR 97215
Stolen:2009-06-18
Stolen From: SE Belmont & SE 51st. inside my house.
Neighborhood: Belmont
Owner: Julia Spahle
OwnerEmail: spahleism@gmail.com
Description: bontranger seat post, blue selle italia saddle, full shimano 105s biopace crank set, continental tires, matrix wheels,shimano ultegra pedals, one yellow water bottle cage, yellow fizik handle bar tape, a cycle oregon band around the handlebar post, and an old bike gallery sticker on the inner bar.
This registrant does not have proof of ownership of this bike
Year: 1980’s
Brand: Cilo
Model: men’s road frame
Color:yellow/blue
Size:51cm
Serial: n/a
Photo: http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/twinky78/rfdp1.jpg?t=1245378294
Stolen in Portland, OR 97212
Stolen:2008-10-28
Stolen From: Chevron on MLK & NE Fremont
Neighborhood: Eliot
Owner: Emily O’Connor
OwnerEmail: emwings@gmail.com
Reward: $100
Description: unique Cilo frame, lugged, porter bars, blue track grips, large wire basket, 6 one-of-a-kind spoke cards, “ride fast die pretty” & “emily b. wings” blue decals on top tube. selle seat, bianchi hubs & rims, nitto stem, stronglite crank set, planet bike fenders.
Police record with: 08107490
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
Brand: Scott
Model: Reflex 30
Color:blue/silver
Serial: GH578884
Stolen in Portland, OR 97204
Stolen:2009-06-18
Stolen From: Powell + 33rd
Neighborhood: Creston-Kenilworth
Owner: Lauren Kemp
OwnerEmail: laurencfkemp@yahoo.com
Description: Not sure the exact size, but frame is fairly short and there is a black rack over the rear tire
Police record with: 0953859
This registrant has documented proof of ownership of this bike
[Welcome to your daily Pedalpalooza rundown. We’ll post each day’s events and rides here, so you can plan, email them to your friends, etc…
See all our Pedalpalooza coverage here and follow the latest updates on Twitter.
Click ride title for full details… have fun out there!]